NBSTSA PSI CST EXAM REVIEW 2025
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During a laparoscopic appendectomy, the appendix is perforated, and
contents begin spilling into the abdomen. Which of the following should the
surgical technologist anticipate as the NEXT step?
a. Suction the fluid from the abdomen
b. Continue removing the appendix as planned
C. Place a Kelly clamp over the perforation
D. Close the wound and terminate the procedure - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔A.
Suction the fluid from the abdomen
A carotid endarterectomy has just been finished and the dressing is on.
The surgical technologist begins removing all sharps and non-disposables
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,from the drapes before pushing everything back. According to best
practices, which of the following should be the NEXT step?
A. Push the back table, mayo, and basin back and tear it down
B. Pull the drapes off and put them on the back table in case they are
needed again.
C. Push the back table, mayo, and basin back and keep sterile until the
patient is transported to PACU.
D. Leave the back table, mayo, and basin close to patient in case they are
needed again. - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔C. Push the back table, mayo, and basin
back and keep sterile until the patient is transported to PACU.
Which of the following should be prepared for a mastoid dressing?
A. several squared gauze sponges
B. Rolled gauze and an abdominal pad
C. several fluffed sponges and rolled gauze
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,D. gauze sponges and a Velcro strap - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔C. Several fluffed
sponges and rolled gauze
Which of the following is the FIRST step in applying the pneumatic
tourniquet?
A. wrapping the limb sequentially with an Esmarch bandage from distal to
proximal
B. applying the pneumatic tourniquet to the limb and immediately inflating it
C. prepping the limb with ChloraPrep, including the determined location of
the tourniquet
D. padding the limb where the tourniquet is to be wrapped with Webril - 🧠
ANSWER ✔✔D. Padding the limb where the tourniquet is to be wrapped
with Webril
When performing a dilation and curettage, which of the following
instruments is used to grasp the cervix?
A. Sims
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, B. Auvard
C. Schroeder
D. Bozeman - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔C. Schroeder
How many lobes do the right and left lungs have, respectively?
A. three, two
B. two, three
C. three, three
D. two, two - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔A. Three, Two
When a break in aseptic technique occurs, the surgical technologist should
FIRST notify the
A. circulating nurse.
B. contaminating team member.
C. OR supervisor.
D. anesthesia provider. - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔B. Contaminating team member
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QUESTIONS| WITH ALREADY SOLVED
CORRECTLY ANSWERS!! | ASSURED
SUCCESS
During a laparoscopic appendectomy, the appendix is perforated, and
contents begin spilling into the abdomen. Which of the following should the
surgical technologist anticipate as the NEXT step?
a. Suction the fluid from the abdomen
b. Continue removing the appendix as planned
C. Place a Kelly clamp over the perforation
D. Close the wound and terminate the procedure - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔A.
Suction the fluid from the abdomen
A carotid endarterectomy has just been finished and the dressing is on.
The surgical technologist begins removing all sharps and non-disposables
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,from the drapes before pushing everything back. According to best
practices, which of the following should be the NEXT step?
A. Push the back table, mayo, and basin back and tear it down
B. Pull the drapes off and put them on the back table in case they are
needed again.
C. Push the back table, mayo, and basin back and keep sterile until the
patient is transported to PACU.
D. Leave the back table, mayo, and basin close to patient in case they are
needed again. - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔C. Push the back table, mayo, and basin
back and keep sterile until the patient is transported to PACU.
Which of the following should be prepared for a mastoid dressing?
A. several squared gauze sponges
B. Rolled gauze and an abdominal pad
C. several fluffed sponges and rolled gauze
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,D. gauze sponges and a Velcro strap - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔C. Several fluffed
sponges and rolled gauze
Which of the following is the FIRST step in applying the pneumatic
tourniquet?
A. wrapping the limb sequentially with an Esmarch bandage from distal to
proximal
B. applying the pneumatic tourniquet to the limb and immediately inflating it
C. prepping the limb with ChloraPrep, including the determined location of
the tourniquet
D. padding the limb where the tourniquet is to be wrapped with Webril - 🧠
ANSWER ✔✔D. Padding the limb where the tourniquet is to be wrapped
with Webril
When performing a dilation and curettage, which of the following
instruments is used to grasp the cervix?
A. Sims
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, B. Auvard
C. Schroeder
D. Bozeman - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔C. Schroeder
How many lobes do the right and left lungs have, respectively?
A. three, two
B. two, three
C. three, three
D. two, two - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔A. Three, Two
When a break in aseptic technique occurs, the surgical technologist should
FIRST notify the
A. circulating nurse.
B. contaminating team member.
C. OR supervisor.
D. anesthesia provider. - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔B. Contaminating team member
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